Category Archives: Direct Sales

Pandemic Crushed Catoctin Creek On-Prem Sales; DtC Relief

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Catoctin Creed Distilling Co., Purcellville, Va., saw its on-premise sales plunge 70% during the Covid-19 pandemic, Becky Harris, co-founder and chief distiller, told the Distilled Spirits Council/American Craft Spirits Association Public Policy Conference. That pain was eased a bit after … Continue reading →

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‘Direct Shipping Saved My Distillery,’ Owner Says

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

An interesting op-ed in which the owner of Blinking Owl Distillery, Santa Ana, Calif., says hand sanitizer production “which brought much-needed revenue but not profit” and the “foresighted action by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to allow us to … Continue reading →

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Maine Wine Distributors Oppose Loosening DtC Limits

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“Every bottle of wine that is sold into Maine that circumvents Maine distributors and our Maine retail partners must be considered a direct threat to Maine jobs and the Maine economy,” Mike Barriault, president, Central Distributors, Lewiston, Md., told lawmakers. The Maine … Continue reading →

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Ala. Gov. Signs Bill Allowing Home Delivery of Spirits

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed  SB 126, legislation to allow home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers from package stores, and from restaurants and bars with a meal purchase. The measure will become law 6 months from today. “Innovative … Continue reading →

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8th Circuit Rejects Challenge to Missouri Retail DtC Law

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court decision upholding a state law that said only licensed, in-state Missouri retailers can deliver bev/al to local residents. In essence, the court adopted an originalist approach, declaring that “… those seeking … Continue reading →

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Calif. Distillers Urge DtC of Spirits Be Made Permanent

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The California Artisanal Distillers Guild urged the legislature to pass SB 620, a new bill to make direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping of distilled spirits permanent. The move pits distillers against California’s powerful wine lobby.  Winter have been able to ship direct … Continue reading →

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